Herat Poll Row Exposes Iran Tensions
Some candidates claim Iranians backed election hopefuls who would support Tehran’s interests.
14 Oct 10
Iran
Iranian Blogger Sentenced to Justify Regime's Coup Plot Claims
Hossein Derakhshan had hoped to return Iran safely, but hardliners arrested him and made him centrepiece of “coup plot” case.
13 Oct 10
Iran's Hardliners Fall Out
President Ahmadinejad appears determined to ride roughshod over conservative politicians and clerics who should be his allies, but aren’t.
8 Oct 10
Tehran Defiant After Failed Russian Missile Deal
Although Iran says it can make its own hi-tech weapons, experts are not convinced.
8 Oct 10
Iranian Oilmen Reflect on Mexico Gulf Spill
As Tehran officials offer to help clear spill, oil industry officials are worried about Iran’s ability to deal with similar offshore accidents closer to home.
7 Oct 10
Clouds on Iran's Caspian Horizon
Tehran felt obliged to end loss-making oil swaps, but decision could further reduce its influence as a Caspian regional player.
1 Oct 10
No Future for Iranian Web Restrictions
Despite regime’s sporadic attempts to block internet access, pragmatic commercial interests dictate trend towards greater openness.
1 Oct 10
Iranian President Gunning for Foreign Minister
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad always wanted to run foreign policy. Now he has the minister in his sights.
22 Sep 10
Legal Curbs Fail to Halt Stonings in Iran
Fundamentalist judges still feel empowered to order barbaric punishment despite attempts to ban it.
21 Sep 10
Iranian Regime Promotes Mass Marriage
Tens of thousands of young couples start their married lives by taking part in group weddings in cities across Iran every year.
20 Sep 10
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